The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that preliminary investigations into the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo indicate the incident was a road traffic accident, with no evidence so far pointing to foul play.
In a statement issued on Monday, the DCI said Jirongo died on the night of December 13, 2025, following an accident at the Karai area along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
Multi-Agency Team Deployed
The investigative agency said detectives were dispatched immediately after the incident to establish the circumstances surrounding Jirongo’s death.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigations into the tragic death of Hon. Cyrus Jirongo,” the statement read.
A multi-agency investigative team was constituted, comprising homicide detectives, officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau, and forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory.
CCTV Footage, Witness Statements Reviewed
According to the DCI, investigators visited and processed the scene, preserved exhibits, and documented physical evidence.
Detectives also recovered CCTV footage from an Egol petrol station near the scene, which is currently undergoing forensic analysis. Additionally, the bus manifest and amateur videos recorded at the scene were obtained and subjected to scrutiny.
Statements Recorded From Key Witnesses
As part of the probe, statements were recorded from several individuals, including Jirongo’s widow, Ann Lanoi Pertet, who was the first family member contacted following the incident.
Statements were also taken from the driver and conductor of the Climax bus involved in the accident, as well as staff working at the petrol station.
The DCI further disclosed that senior politicians Moses Wetang’ula, Rebman Malala and Ibrahim Sambul, who had interacted with Jirongo earlier that evening at Karen Oasis restaurant on December 12, 2025, voluntarily recorded statements to assist investigators.
Seven passengers who were aboard the bus also presented themselves to record statements, while detectives questioned Julius Kiprotich Chelule, the driver of an alleged rescue bus with registration number KCU 573A.
No Evidence of Foul Play So Far
“Based on the evidence gathered and analysed to date, the incident appears to be a road traffic accident, with no indications of foul play,” the DCI stated.
The agency added that once remaining investigative processes are concluded, the case file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for further directions. This may include consideration of criminal charges against the PSV driver, depending on the evidence available.
